Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy is a technique that uses infrared radiation to identify and characterize materials. When infrared radiation interacts with a material, it can be absorbed, transmitted, or reflected. The amount of infrared radiation that is absorbed, transmitted, or reflected depends on the chemical structure of the material.
FTIR spectrometers measure the absorption of infrared radiation by a sample at different frequencies. The resulting spectrum is a unique fingerprint of the sample's chemical structure. FTIR spectra can be used to identify unknown materials, characterize the composition of materials, and study the structure and properties of materials.
The Thermo Fisher IS50 consists of an FTIR Bench, FTIR Microscope and Sampling Accessories to handle a wide variety of sample types and sizes.
Solids, Liquids or Gases can be measured in the FTIR by utilizing the appropriate sampling accessory. Sampling Accessories exists to accommodate Transmission, Reflection, Attenuated Total Reflection, Diffuse Reflection, Temperature Control, Electrochemistry and Emission measurements.
The Bench has an extended range and can be used in the near, mid and far IR ranges (12,500 cm-1 to 50 cm-1). Beam collimating capabilities make it useful for optical property measurements.
The FTIR Microscope has a collection area of ~10um and can be used for Transmission, Reflection, ATR, Emission or Temperature measurements.
- Identify unknown compounds, determine the purity of a sample, and study the structure of molecules.
- Identify and characterize polymers, plastics, and other materials.
- Purity of drugs and to identify counterfeit drugs.
- Identify and quantify food components, such as fat, protein, and carbohydrates.
- Identify and quantify pollutants in air and water.
Thermo Fisher FTIR6700 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer
Shayne Harrel
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Charlie Settens, PhD
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13-4139
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Cambridge, MA